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Just curious about the crowd here.
Magic_Salad0892
04-28-13, 01:08
I think a large percentage of the members here would be considered "green collar".
polymorpheous
04-28-13, 04:19
Blue collar.
I'm a welder.
ICANHITHIMMAN
04-28-13, 06:49
Union Ironworker, moonlighting as a student for the last few years as a result of "lack of work" and benefits I may never have used.
montanadave
04-28-13, 08:22
Favorite quote from an old drinking buddy who had a nasty habit of immediately switching from draft beer to Bushmill's if you offered to buy him a drink: "I'm just a Jeopardy kinda guy livin' in a Wheel of Fortune town."
And I'm no-collar these days.
Five_Point_Five_Six
04-28-13, 08:36
Blue collar. I'm a sawyer.
Blue-industrial utilities tech
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I'm in the fire service so I'd say that qualifies me as blue collar.
Crow Hunter
04-28-13, 10:00
Design engineer.
So I guess that is white collar.
I grew up in a blue collar Communications Workers of America household though.:D
Blue collar.
I'm a welder.
Me too. What part of the industry are you involved in?
polymorpheous
04-28-13, 10:15
Me too. What part of the industry are you involved in?
Right now I make high voltage and extra high voltage transformers.
I've worked in a few job shops making sub-weldments for P&H and Bucyrus.
I work at an interstate batteries store and am in college classes. Grew up in western nebraska. I'd say blue.
Can't figure out which poll option to choose... :confused:
It was somewhere between the last two for me. I went with Get'R Done because I work my ass off.
m1a_scoutguy
04-28-13, 10:43
Blue all the way !!! Work in receiving Department of a Local Dairy/Milk processing plant !! Translated to sitting my ass on a forklift most of the day,with a bunch of paperwork tossed in for good measure,,;)
Blue at the moment, literally. (Work shirt is light blue).
I work as a telecommunications tech, and got out of the Communications Workers of America.
JBecker 72
04-28-13, 11:55
I cut trees. So I guess I'm flannel collar.
Tapatalk ate my grammar
Cagemonkey
04-28-13, 12:05
Blue collar working man. I'm an Arborist fora tree service co.
I'll always be blue collar, even though I'm the owner of a business. I sell lumber, hardware and rent equipment..blue collar stuff. On any day you can find me in the office, in a semi truck, on a forklift, or wrenching on a piece of rental equipment. I'm slowly working my way out of it, but I still can't wear nice clothes (or even business casual) to work because there is always something getting me dirty every day. I wouldn't have it any other way.
Army Chief
04-28-13, 12:34
ACU collar, though for purposes of the poll, I'm pretty much a white collar guy these days.
It's just tough to say as a military officer, as you really end up spending plenty of time in both worlds over the course of a career.
AC
As long as you work hard, play hard and take personal responsibility for your actions, I don't care what kind of collar you wear.
Screw collars, this is America, land of the free!
Military should be green collar.
Magic_Salad0892
04-28-13, 13:10
Military should be green collar.
That's what I meant, though everybody would laugh at me if I told them where I first heard that term. (MGS4.)
Blue. Someone has to do the dirty work. :cool:
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White collar working man, although not really interested in shaving my body, hate opera, and don't find my AR too heavy. Not really interested in changing my own oil either, but as an ex-auto mechanic I know how.
That's what I meant, though everybody would laugh at me if I told them where I first heard that term. (MGS4.)
I have to ask you brother, WTF is that in your avatar? Every time I see it I stare at it & wonder.
Magic_Salad0892
04-28-13, 13:41
I have to ask you brother, WTF is that in your avatar? Every time I see it I stare at it & wonder.
That is a picture of Sarah Jessica Parker with some toes photoshopped onto her forehead, thereby proving that her face does indeed look like a foot. (The toes are the only part of the pic that's photoshopped.)
Army Chief
04-28-13, 13:54
I wondered about that, too. It's kind of tough when someone goes with a photo that requires the observer to be able to distinguish small details, because the avatars themselves are so small.
Mystery solved, anyway.
AC
Magic_Salad0892
04-28-13, 13:55
I wondered about that, too. It's kind of tough when someone goes with a photo that requires the observer to be able to distinguish small details, because the avatars themselves are so small.
Mystery solved, anyway.
AC
I guess you're right. I have a 24'' computer monitor so I guess I didn't consider that most people view my avatar through a 4'' smartphone screen. Lol.
White collar, technically. I usually wear jeans and t-shirts in the office. I've been asked to help out on the production floor before and I've delivered. I may not be the best but I try and I think I do a fairly decent job of keeping up. I also keep in mind that if the shoe were on the other foot, they'd likely struggle. Frankly, both have advantages and disadvantages.
QuickStrike
04-28-13, 14:31
Sounds like just some variations of the same demographic?
I am a T-shirt and cargo shorts wearing kind of laborer. B)
As in custom and semi custom 1911's and decent carbines, while driving an old ass honda civic.
I'm expecting to see quite a lot of CEO 10k a day types in this place.
Edit: lol @salad's avatar. Thought they were her bangs. I don't really look closely at SJP-like objects...
I was a union pipe insulator/asbestos worker. Since I retired in February from working on the job I've split my time between maintaining the office, shop, and equipment, and working in the office.
So I'm both. But I spend more time on the golf course than either.
Army Chief
04-28-13, 14:36
I'm expecting to see quite a lot of CEO 10k a day types in this place.
Those guys are over on the 1911forum, buying up Wilson Combat Supergrades as fast as they can stuff them in the safe (and quickly forget about them as soon as newer models are released). ;) I've never quite managed to figure out how to convince those guys to get out of the house and go shoot their guns, unfortunately, but I guess if you have to be a fondler, it doesn't hurt to be one with good taste.
AC
QuickStrike
04-28-13, 14:43
Those guys are over on the 1911forum, buying up Wilson Combat Supergrades as fast as they can stuff them in the safe (and quickly forget about them as soon as newer models are released). ;) I've never quite managed to figure out how to convince those guys to get out of the house and go shoot their guns, unfortunately, but I guess if you have to be a fondler, it doesn't hurt to be one with good taste.
AC
A shame since they are probably the only ones who can afford to wear one out nowadays...
Im currently on break from that site, too much polymer hate and collector mentality. The gunsmithing section keeps me coming back though.
I wondered about that, too. It's kind of tough when someone goes with a photo that requires the observer to be able to distinguish small details, because the avatars themselves are so small.
Mystery solved, anyway.
AC
Speaking of avatars, is yours of Jackson from Saving Private Ryan?
That's some eye relief he's got on that scope!
Army Chief
04-28-13, 14:54
Speaking of avatars, is yours of Jackson from Saving Private Ryan?
That's some eye relief he's got on that scope!
It is indeed. The rationale behind it has come up in a few other threads in the past. ;)
Jackson didn't really need to look through that scope: he was praying all of his shots in, remember? lol
Truth is, this is the last frame prior to the tower being vaporized, so he's pulled his head up to scream a (pointless, at it turns out) word of warning to the guy that was up there with him.
AC
Magic_Salad0892
04-28-13, 14:55
Speaking of avatars, is yours of Jackson from Saving Private Ryan?
That's some eye relief he's got on that scope!
Nah. That's Chief. He fought in WW2, and he's so good with a Springfield he doesn't need a scope.
Also, he's identical to Barry Pepper.
ETA, AC replied before I did. :p
White collar REALTOR. but I like getting my hands dirty.
White: Architect..
I don't shave my whole body, but I do change the oil on my car, well the race car at least... As well as everything else on it lol
montanadave
04-28-13, 18:34
That is a picture of Sarah Jessica Parker with some toes photoshopped onto her forehead, thereby proving that her face does indeed look like a foot. (The toes are the only part of the pic that's photoshopped.)
Well that's just ****in' great. You have TOTALLY ruined Sex and the City for me. I hope you're proud of yourself!
Magic_Salad0892
04-28-13, 18:42
Well that's just ****in' great. You have TOTALLY ruined Sex and the City for me. I hope you're proud of yourself!
... Sex and the City had to be ruined for you?
montanadave
04-28-13, 18:45
... Sex and the City had to be ruined for you?
Oh snap! :laugh:
Well that's just ****in' great. You have TOTALLY ruined Sex and the City for me. I hope you're proud of yourself!
http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lrfmmjaWj31r04fupo1_250.gif
... Sex and the City had to be ruined for you?
:D
You know, I never noticed the toes. (Tapatalk... :rolleyes: ) Was always wondering why you have SJP as your avatar...
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Semi retired bean counter/financial analyst. I miss days between shaving & wear flannel shirts.
Magic_Salad0892
04-28-13, 18:53
:D
You know, I never noticed the toes. (Tapatalk... :rolleyes: ) Was always wondering why you have SJP as your avatar...
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"MAN... that guy REALLY loves SJP."
I'm a blue collar guy stuck in a white collar world. Self-employed but I spend most of my off time either in the woods hunting, shooting, working on my diesel truck, running field trials with my labs and on and on. You could say the white collar side of me allows the redneeck blue collar side to have fun in my off time. I work hard so that I can play hard
The_War_Wagon
04-28-13, 19:20
I have a white collar, but fit NONE of your four choices. :no:
I think a large percentage of the members here would be considered "green collar".
This, and if the poll made sense I'd take it, surprised the mods have left it up.
http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lrfmmjaWj31r04fupo1_250.gif
LMFAO, saving this one.
domestique
04-28-13, 20:47
Hmmm.... Figuratively or literally? I honestly don't consider myself either.
I have a bachelor’s degree in biology and am a Resp. Therapist at a 500+ bed Trauma 1 hospital that does ECMO. So, that would make me white collarm in most people's minds…. But my scrubs and helicopter flight suit are both blue! ;)
Honestly, I go home smelling of jet fuel with sweat, blood and sputum on my clothes more often then not. My hobbies are all "blue collar" by nature and was running a 37 metric ton backhoe the other weekend.
White collar. Surgeon.
I hate the opera and all musicals.
Occasionally take the #2 clipper to the chest to keep from looking like Ron Jeremy when the top two buttons of my shirt are unbuttoned.
But I am a redneck at heart.
Occasionally take the #2 clipper to the chest to keep from looking like Ron Jeremy when the top two buttons of my shirt are unbuttoned.
That's funny! When my pants are unbuttoned, I look like Ron Jeremy. :D
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Sorry to offend you sensitive guys and gals. This is just for fun. If the poll options don't meet your level of sophistication feel free to move on. If this whole shit is too inappropriate for this forum then delete the entire thread. Some of you folks need to lighten up a little. Life's too short to be serious and pissed off all the time.
Union Ironworker, moonlighting as a student for the last few years as a result of "lack of work" and benefits I may never have used.
Iron workers are tough as nails. My father, brother, and uncle are all ironworkers. I worked in the fab shop during college.
I am a mid level executive for a fortune 500 company. I worked my way up with an advanced degree over the last 15 years.
I am definitely not your average executive. Owning an ar puts me in the minority in my profession. :smile:
Magic_Salad0892
04-28-13, 21:37
That's funny! When my pants are unbuttoned, I look like Ron Jeremy. :D
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Your gut hangs out too?
Your gut hangs out too?
I know you won't believe me but I was waiting for your response. I figured it'd be along that line. :)
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Comercial Electrician, Marine Reservist and Part time LEO for my local city. How is that for blue collar diversity.
theblackknight
04-28-13, 22:01
Sorry to offend you sensitive guys and gals. This is just for fun. If then poll options don't meet your level of sophistication feel free to move on. If this whole shit this too inappropriate for this forum then delete the entire thread. Some of you folks need to lighten up a little. Life's too short to be serious and pissed off all the time.
You can tell by the amount of sand in their no no places what their vote is.
sent from mah gun,using my sights
You can tell by the amount of sand in their no no places what their vote is.
sent from mah gun,using my sights
:D
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jklaughrey
04-28-13, 22:03
Military to LEO to consultant. I choose khaki
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polymorpheous
04-28-13, 22:05
That is a picture of Sarah Jessica Parker with some toes photoshopped onto her forehead, thereby proving that her face does indeed look like a foot. (The toes are the only part of the pic that's photoshopped.)
I always thought that it was TV's Blossom.
I am a engineer so I guess that's white coller? Though I work in the oil field so we get dirty too. Best of both worlds.
Raven Armament
04-28-13, 22:46
White collar doing blue collar work? Very small FFL gunsmith/ammo reloader and custom slaughterhouse/butcher. I do everything for both companies except wrap meat. There's a reason my wife wraps Christmas presents for our family. :lol:
Thomas M-4
04-28-13, 23:08
Union steel worker inspector at gal5.
Can you be both? I own an architectural surveying company that services commercial realtors, architects, interior designer, and investors. My UOD is cargo shorts and a t-shirt. If I have to meet with clients its minimum polo and khakis. If help is needed in the field then its a corporate button down, cargo pants, and boots.
LEO so I guess blue collar?
Flight simulator technician.
Not sure what collar color it would put me as my day can vary from being an IT/Networking specialist than pulling apart hydraulic actuators than changing little miniature light bulbs in aircraft instruments. I also have sprinkles of explaining to pilots how the airplanes they fly actually work because I've actually read the manual and they are guessing based on how their cars work.
Bulk Carrier Hauling Chemicals that will make you grow extra arms (AKA Tanker Trucker)sweaty collar
Blue collar..I'm a pipefitter........ Hopfully, next July, I'll be signing my retirement papers.. After 33yrs, and working in 10 states, I've had enough...
Littlelebowski
04-29-13, 08:53
White collar, government IT. Been a long strange journey to get here; washed dishes through high school, did ranch work all my life, worked in a saw mill (green chain!), and Marine Corps infantry. However, I really have no dress code at work to speak of and don't obsess over AR weight :D
I plan to get back to daily Carhartt wear and ranch work in about 11 years when I retire from federal service.
White collar: "quality systems analyst" is my title, but I'm the lead quality management system auditor (ISO 9001 & API Q1/Q2) for the subsea side of the business (oil/gas equipment & services).
Sound effects designer for movies and video games. I don't have many shirts with collars, so I dunno. ;)
I am definitely not your average executive. Owning an ar puts me in the minority in my profession. :smile:
Of all the Registered Architects I know well enough to believe they would tell me the truth, I am the only one who owns any sort of firearm lol
I'm in software sales at Adobe, so white collar I guess, but I spend all my free time shooting, hunting, fishing, riding dirt bikes, etc.
Union steel worker inspector at gal5.
So you're a CWI as well?
Phillygunguy
04-29-13, 13:39
I'm a Physician Assistant so I guess white collar. But, I go days without shaving at times, even go to work with some scruff, and wear some flannel and like my ARs a little heavy
Blue now white
That is a picture of Sarah Jessica Parker with some toes photoshopped onto her forehead, thereby proving that her face does indeed look like a foot. (The toes are the only part of the pic that's photoshopped.)
I usually go with 'horse face' but yea...foot works too.
brickboy240
04-29-13, 15:34
Never complain about how heavy the AR or AK is (I hit the gym, thank you)
Shave my face every day (not everywhere else...that is for porn stars and gays)
Change my own oil...in cars, bikes and ATVs
No flannel (this is South Texas...you'll sweat your ass off in that shit)
College educated
What does that make me? LOL
Seriously..I work in the petrochemical industry...so half blue half white.
-brickboy240
PA PATRIOT
04-29-13, 15:39
I'M Green and Blue so I'll split the difference and call myself Aqua.
As for Magic_Salad0892 avatar I always figured it was just a picture of "A" Horse.
Magic_Salad0892
04-29-13, 15:42
As for Magic_Salad0892 avatar I always figured it was just a picture of her Horse.
Are you calling me a lady?
PA PATRIOT
04-29-13, 15:56
Are you calling me a lady?
I beg forgiveness, just a typo.
Are you calling me a lady?
I'm still trippin' on your avatar. Her chin looks so big you could use it for a coffee table. But she loves Obama so that makes her okay.:bad:
Are you calling me a lady?
Why don't you change it from SJP to CJF to avoid any confusion. ;)
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